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  • Merry Maids has 1.6 star rating based on 61 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

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  • Pros: Hire anyone, Juanita and justine, Non.
    Cons: Lousy customer service, Owner is unethical, Quality for price.

  • Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "No not go with merry maids", "I think it best. I don’t answer this at the present moment.", "Find another cleaner, someone who is on their own.", "Stop giving them your money", "Go to any other company".

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Madeline H Xan

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I went to the interview. Grace, the manager in Casselberry, forgot about the interview so we conducted it via teams.

That should have been the first red flag. Anyway, after the ten-minute interview was over, she said she would check my references and call me back. Well, she never checked any of my references and just emailed me saying they chose another candidate. No integrity, thank God I went with my instincts and interviewed elsewhere.

I was hired today. I should have researched them first; they have awful reviews.

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Pros:
  • Non
Cons:
  • Too many

Preferred solution: Honesty

Keisi Bra

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| map-marker Columbus, Ohio

Never was happy with this company!

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I was trying to be fair with this company. They have broken things in my home and the work they provided was POOR!!!

I believe since I complained about things they called and said that they're not going to service my home anymore. Due to being short-staffed. I will share the messages of all of the apologies for the things that they did! The excuse why they can't clean my home anymore is 100 percent BS!!!

It's 2025 and what does a few Caucasian women look like cleaning a black women's on home on the west side of Dayton?...

You guessed it!!! That's the REAL REASON why the won't come back!!!

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Anonymous
map-marker Kenosha, Wisconsin

Complaint

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I called the Sheboygan office with a request for a walk through.

Anna was very nice on the phone.

I waited on the day she was to call and come out so I could direct her to the house

Nobody called.

So I called.

Anna was perplexed and unaware of our appointment???!!

I just told her nevermind.

Then I wrote an email to her with a complaint.

Then she wrote back pretending to be the victim and saying that's he apologized and that I shouldn't be insulting to her.

I'm sick and tired of *** service.

How can I trust anyone to keep future appointments if she can't even remember to write down an appointment??

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Sharon T Bfj

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| map-marker Channahon, Illinois

House worse than it was

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Deep cleaning was requested for the kitchen/bathrooms. One girl came; the job was not satisfactory after 5 hours.

The floor was unclean, cabinets were dusty, shower doors had to be redone by me, the ceiling vent was filthy. The company did not call for a follow-up. When I called, they said the job was done properly; they had pictures.

Well, so do I and would be happy to share them. Do not hire this company!

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vickie s Qal

Fed up

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If two representatives of the service arrive (always at the time of the company's convenience), when I ask about this, I am given many varied excuses. This translates to me as they get paid, and I deal with whatever is delivered. I have been fortunate for the last few months, having one employee, Jan Daniels, who does know her skills and presents them. However, she can't get everything done in the timeframe that is allotted to her.

I had an employee swear at me, I mean seriously swear, including 'F-Y.' I had to tell the supervisor that I do not want this employee in my house, nor sitting in the car outside of my house, while one employee had to do all the work.

The employee who has a foul mouth has used dirty, sloppy mop water on my laminate flooring so much that it's peeling up in areas. I know it's not the most expensive flooring in the world, however, it's paid for and it looks like it needs to be repaired. I have been charged for a day's work, yet no one was here working. So, I know I will have to call and deal with excuses, just to have work done.

This company was hired because I have had emergency heart surgery and on my spine, thinking surely they would be a professional service. I have a company coming this upcoming weekend. They know I have this service weekly, and I am sure they will notice.

What I think is routine housecleaning has been described to me as a desire for a deep clean. Is sweeping under the couch considered a deep clean?

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Preferred solution: Improvement no excuses, no cussing no dirty, slop water not having to explain to them how to do it unless of course this company wants to pay me Because I’m having to train them

User's recommendation: I think it best. I don’t answer this at the present moment.

Zyasia Ooz

Terrible deep clean

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We wanted the house to be deep cleaned, but several spots were left untouched. After telling them about our disappointment, they said we did not explicitly say we wanted the insides of our cupboards, or lampshades done.

I don't know what else a deep clean of the entire house could mean.

We included some extra details we didn't want them to miss and it seems that they interpreted this as only doing these parts. Very expensive for a half-done job.

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Pros:
  • Quick to respond
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • No price reduction or refund for missed parts

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: No not go with merry maids

Zakariya Fbp

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| map-marker London, England

Mr Rolfe - Merry Maids of Kingston

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I am writing to formally express my deep concerns and dissatisfaction with my recent employment experience under Mr. Rolfe's management.

During my brief tenure of 10 days, I observed several issues that raised serious doubts about the professionalism and ethical standards within the company.

These concerns primarily revolve around the laxity in document verification processes, including right-to-work checks and passport scrutiny, which are crucial for compliance with UK laws and policies.

Moreover, the lack of emphasis on health and safety measures, particularly in the absence of proper first aid procedures, creates an environment where employees might find themselves at risk in case of emergencies. This negligence is alarming and should be addressed promptly.

Additionally, the unprofessional response to negative reviews on public platforms, as evidenced by Mr.

Rolfe's reaction to a client's feedback, is concerning. A dismissive attitude towards customer reviews reflects poorly on the company's commitment to customer satisfaction and professionalism.

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Anonymous
map-marker New Albany, Indiana

Deep cleaning wasn't clean or Deep. Floor is dull looking. Tile is sticky. Very disappointing.

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Too much money for what I received. 3 ladies cleaning for 2 hours and not thoroughly clean.

Nothing shines. Really just a, you should pardon the expression, half-assed job.

I will have to re-clean my floors. Very disappointed.fibdFind

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User's recommendation: Find another cleaner, someone who is on their own.

Megan L Pkk
map-marker Colorado Springs, Colorado

Absolute horrible management

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COLORADO SPRINGS MERRY MAIDS

I highly recommend any other employment. My second day of work there was a shooting outside the building and the man lost his life.

When I asked my manager what happened she said "oh it was just the last girl that tried to quit me". Penny Boyd has also followed employees home, shown up at employees homes if they were late to work, and threatens to sue employees any chance she gets. Penny has refused to give me the copies of the contracts she whips out when it is convenient for herself.

I've gone to the police, labor board, and now corporate. I doubt anything will be done about it, but people really need to know how horrible of a company this is.

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Preferred solution: The copies of my contracts

User's recommendation: Stop giving them your money

Szymon Tnu
map-marker Luton, Luton

Extremely poor cleaning quality

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Blackpool Mery Maids

I advise you to stay away.

A 10 hour empty house deep clean left me re-cleaning the whole house.

Dirty light-headed

Dirty toilet

Tops of cupboards not wiped

Inside cupboards not wiped

Cobwebs in the utility room

The list of issues goes on

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User's recommendation: Go to any other company

Zakariya Fbp

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| map-marker Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Mr Rolfe - Merry Maids - Kingston UK

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hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against the manager at Merry Maids Kingston, concerning multiple issues that have raised serious concerns during my employment.

Firstly, there appears to be a lack of knowledge about the legal requirements for checking the right to work documentation.

This has created uncertainty and potential issues for employees.

Secondly, there is a notable absence of adherence to health and safety standards within the workplace.

This oversight poses a risk to the well-being of the staff.

Most distressingly, I have received threatening letters from the manager, implying reporting me to the Board Police based on an alleged illegal status. I have retained copies of these letters as evidence.

I believe such behavior is unprofessional and creates a hostile work environment.

This is Mr Gary Rolfe from Kingston.

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Zakariya Fbp

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| map-marker Hammersmith, Hammersmith And Fulham

Merry Maids of Kingston

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In all my years as a professional cleaner, carer, and support worker in the UK, and the USA. I have known a person to be belligerent, obtuse, lacking in refinement, value nor virtue, crass, and less than useless.

Thus not fit for purpose.

Existence is futile. This is Mr Rolfe in Kinston Upon Thames.

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Anonymous
map-marker Port Saint Lucie, Florida

HORRIBLE COMPANY

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Do not work for or use this company in general!! They are highly unprofessional and do not care about customers/future employees.

I suggest anyone to stay away from this unprofessional childish thieving company!!! Good luck to those that use them or work for them :)

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User's recommendation: DONT USE

Anonymous
map-marker Leyland, Lancashire

Unfair dismissal and thread me by letters

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Mr Rolfe in Kingston Upon Thames

In all my years as a professional cleaner, carer, and support worker in the UK, and the USA. I have known a person to be belligerent, obtuse, lacking in refinement, value nor virtue, crass, and less than useless.

Thus not fit for purpose.

Existence is futile. This is Mr Rolfe in Kinston Upon Thames

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User's recommendation: Absolutely no

Anonymous
map-marker El Mirage, Arizona

I have used their service in the past with very good results but my most recent service was absolutely shocking and a complete disappointment.

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The maid they sent was alone, elderly and couldnt really speak the language. I was constantly worried that she would fall and injure herself!

I always have two maids who use my equipment and supplies so my home is not cross contaminated. She had no idea how to use my Dyson vacuum or my Swifter tools which are excellent for dusting and cleaning the tile floors! She barely vacuumed! Barely dusted the surfaces!

She cleaned the bathrooms but I had done all of the prep! I asked for a complete refund as I did the work! It was a complete waste of my time and money! They reached out to me to come do a service visit!

I just cant believe they sent this woman on a call alone when she clearly shouldnt have been doing the assignment.

Extremely irresponsible of the management team! I understand people need the work but this is not the way to do it!

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User's recommendation: Do not use them!

Diane M Bqb
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Extremely unsatisfied

I'm was moving into another location the house was empty. I called Mer Do not use themry maids to come and do the job before my furniture arrived and the woman.

They sent did absolutely nothing to the price of $623 I gave her a $50 tip before she started hoping she would do. A better job

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Summary

Merry Maids, the largest home cleaning franchise network in the world, was established in 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1988, the company became a part of the ServiceMaster Family of Brands. At the present time, Merry Maids operates more than 600 locations across the United States and Canada. The Merry Maids network employs more than 8,000 home cleaning professionals all over the world. The company also has affiliates in Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Merry Maids home cleaning services are available weekly, every other week, monthly or one-time. It offers such cleaning tips as ceramic tile floors, grout, hard water spots, mini-blinds, painted wall cleaning, repairing damaged wood furniture, stain removal from clothes and more.

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